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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Lawtell, LA

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Lawtell, LA from March 3, 1957 through August 21, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
5
Wind Reports
15
Tornado Reports
8
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Lawtell, LA · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 21, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Lawtell, LA

5 reports
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1.25″ hail
Mar 5, 2024
5:29 PM UTC
Hail report for Lawtell, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Videos received of hail to half dollar size hail north of Church Point. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNE Church Point, LA
1.00″ hail
Aug 18, 2011
7:25 PM CST-6
Hail report for Lawtell, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .6 E Lawtell, LA
0.88″ hail
Jun 3, 2009
5:31 PM CST-6
Hail report for Lawtell, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported nickel size hail two miles northeast of Lawtell.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE Lawtell, LA
0.88″ hail
May 31, 2007
3:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for Lawtell, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Lawtell, LA
1.75″ hail
Apr 5, 1983
9:55 AM CST
Hail report for Lawtell, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, LA
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near Lawtell, LA

15 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 21, 2026
11:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Lawtell, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports of multiple trees down east of Opelousas near Wisdom road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Ene Lawtell, LA
UNK mph
Mar 12, 2026
12:18 AM UTC
Wind report for Lawtell, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: St Landry Parish EM reports a tree across Hwy 35 near the intersection with Hwy 190 in Lawtell.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lawtell, LA
UNK mph
Aug 19, 2024
7:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Lawtell, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public submitted a photo of a large branch split from a tree on Babineaux Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSE Lawtell, LA
UNK mph
Apr 30, 2017
1:23 PM UTC
Wind report for Lawtell, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS REPORTS OF DOWNED TREES AND POWER LINES.
NWS Wind Report Location: E Lawtell, LA
UNK mph
Apr 2, 2017
8:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Lawtell, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA PICTURES SHOWING DOWNED TREES ACROSS ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: Prairie Ronde, LA
UNK mph
Mar 1, 2017
10:03 PM UTC
Wind report for Lawtell, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: METAL ROOF PEELED OFF OF BARN. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Church Point, LA
UNK mph
Mar 1, 2017
9:59 PM UTC
Wind report for Lawtell, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTED POWER LINES DOWN AND DAMAGE TO SOME OUTBUILDINGS NEAR LAWTELL. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Swords, LA
70 mph
Nov 26, 2010
12:05 AM CST-6
Wind report for Lawtell, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NWS Storm Survey found several very large cedar trees were blown down in a north to south direction along Charlene Richard Road, with one falling onto the roadway. Power lines were also blown down. This damage was likely from the rear flank downdraft associated with the tornado to the north.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.05 SSE Lawtell, LA
58 mph
Mar 26, 2009
4:40 PM CST-6
Wind report for Lawtell, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree fell on a power line along Highway 190 near the Prairie Ronde Highway intersection west of Lawtell.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.86 W Lawtell, LA
96 mph
Mar 25, 2009
10:27 PM CST-6
Wind report for Lawtell, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NWS Storm Survey found major microburst wind damage from 2.5 miles NNW of Lawtell to 2 miles N of Lawtell. Along Prairie Ronde Highway, several trees and power lines were blown down between Chanteberry Road and Raphael Road. A convenience store at the intersection of Prairie Ronde Highway and Fontenot Road has its roof partially ripped off with debris blown across the highway into a residence. All damage in this area was in a W to E direction with estimated winds around 65 mph.||Further east along Bertrand Road, one tied down mobile home was flipped upside down onto several vehicles and destroyed. Debris from the mobile home was blown up to 200 yards away across a field. A large barn adjacent to the mobile home suffered major roof damage. Another nearby mobile home had its roof completely blown off. Other mobile homes in the area received minor to moderate damage, and several outbuildings were damaged or destroyed. Numerous trees and power lines were blown down throughout the area. All damage was in a WSW to ENE direction with estimated winds up to 95 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.6 NW Lawtell, LA
58 mph
Jun 12, 2003
7:34 AM CST
Wind report for Lawtell, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lawtell, LA
UNK mph
May 4, 1989
4:00 PM CST
Wind report for Lawtell, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, LA
UNK mph
Nov 19, 1983
6:20 PM CST
Wind report for Lawtell, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, LA
UNK mph
Apr 5, 1983
11:45 AM CST
Wind report for Lawtell, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, LA
UNK mph
Mar 3, 1957
12:30 AM CST
Wind report for Lawtell, LA
St. Landry Parish
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, LA
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near Lawtell, LA

8 reports
EF1 category
Nov 26, 2010
12:02 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Lawtell, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS Storm Survey found a large EF1 tornado touched down south of Bihm Road and moved northeast, blowing down numerous trees along the roadway and in fields to the northeast. An outbuilding lost its roof on Castille Lane, and several tree limbs were blown down along Highway 35. A mobile home lost its roof with flying debris causing one minor injury at the Highway 35 and Charlene Richard Road intersection, and another doublewide mobile home was blown off its blocks and lost windows. Debris was scattered throughout trees to the east and east-northeast. Other minor damage occurred along Ribbon Road. Further to the northeast, a barn received roof damage on Berry Road, and a carport was destroyed along Patty Street.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.93 SSW Lawtell, LA
EF1 category
Nov 25, 2010
11:57 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Lawtell, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS Storm Survey found a strong EF1 tornado began southwest of the Noel Road/Highway 358 intersection where trees and a mobile home were damaged. Significant damage occurred along Babineaux Road, where several homes received minor to moderate damage and numerous trees were snapped or uprooted. One small abandoned mobile home was blown 50 yards to the north and completely destroyed, with debris blown over 100 yards away. A barn collapsed at a residence east of the roadway. Further to the northeast, an outbuilding was damaged at the intersection of Duplechin Road and Houston Richard Road, with sheet metal blown nearly 200 yards away into a forest. Another barn collapsed on Nicole Road, with minor damage occurring to a few homes. The tornado dissipated along Bihm Road.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.68 E Pitreville, LA
EF0 category
Apr 11, 2008
2:30 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Lawtell, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado that started in Evangeline Parish continued into St. Landry Parish, damaging a tin roof of a mobile home, and ripping the tops off some trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.15 NNE Swords, LA
F1 category
Apr 3, 2000
5:28 AM CST
Tornado report for Lawtell, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Lewisburg, LA
F1 category
Jan 10, 1975
8:00 AM CST
Tornado report for Lawtell, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F1 category
Dec 3, 1964
7:25 PM CST
Tornado report for Lawtell, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F1 category
Sep 5, 1962
3:40 PM CST
Tornado report for Lawtell, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
F1 category
Sep 5, 1962
3:40 PM CST
Tornado report for Lawtell, LA
St. Landry Parish · 25,185 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, LA
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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U.S. Census Data · City

Lawtell, LA area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,044
Households520
Housing units549
Income
Median household income$49,274
$100k+ households23.1%
$150k+ households1.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached425
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes124
Housing mix
Single-family share77.4%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share22.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied481
Renter-occupied39
Vacant units29
Home value & age
Median home value$24,300
Owner homes $300k+--
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1981
Older-home share47.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars490
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Lawtell have on record?

Our records show 5 hail, 15 wind, and 8 tornado reports in and near Lawtell, LA, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 21, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Lawtell?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Lawtell, LA is 1.75″. It was reported near Lawtell, LA on April 5, 1983.

A storm report showed up near my home in Lawtell — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves Lawtell and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in Lawtell — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a Lawtell address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in Lawtell — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific Lawtell address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Lawtell — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events across Lawtell, LA, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Lawtell, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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